Savoy Saccharum Hotel Resort & Spa
- Madeira

Overview

Overlooking the sea and close to the marina of Calheta in Maderia, this modern, designer resort is positioned in a natural and scenic setting offering exceptional amenities as well as a beautiful spa, gym and three outdoor swimming pools.

Formerly a Sugar Cane Mill, the resort has been sensitively designed to reflect this using contemporary and innovative architecture across 175 rooms, 6 suites and 62 apartments, offering luxury, quality and comfort during your stay. The generously sized rooms are decorated in a luxurious style using high-quality furnishings. They feature the newest technology as well as luxurious elements such as bathroom with walk in shower, LED TV with digital channels and video on demand and free WiFi. Most boast a stunning sea view and balcony.

Take advantage of outdoor swimming pools including the stunning rooftop infinity pool with views out across the Atlantic Ocean. Relax on the sundeck or visit to the Spa to revitalise your body and mind which offers a great range of treatments for some well-deserved pampering. The Spa facilities include sauna, Turkish bath, whirlpool, ice fountain, sensory showers, Vichy shower, salt wall, relaxation room with water bed and pool.

The Saccharum features a buffet restaurant where you have the chance to taste a variety of delicious delicacies, in which sugar cane and its products are given a privileged role. Treat yourself to a meal at the à la carte restaurant, Alambique, located on the 2nd floor, offering an exceptional gastronomic experience from black pig cured ham on a green asparagus salad with sugar cane molasses caramel to the house speciality of marinated salmon with anise and fennel.

Enjoy the local wine or the famous port made on the island at the Grog Bar on the 8th floor or for something more cosy, try the Fly Lounge Bar instead. There is also a beach bar where you can try a cocktail while watching the sun set.

Opposite the resort is a brand new pebble beach with free sunbeds or just 500m away is Vila da Calheta sandy beach. Bars and restaurants are nearby as well as a quiet marina five minutes’ walk away.

Dining information

• Restaurante Alambique - An Ã la carte restaurant located on the 2nd floor offering an exceptional gastronomic experience. Enjoy the best regional and international food, based on regional products

• Restaurante Engenho - Daily buffet is served offering a variety of delicious delicacies across a wide variety of nationalities from Mediterranean, Italian and the traditional Madeiran foods

• Barbecue Trapiche - Located on the 8th floor, next to the main swimming pool, serving a variety of light salads, snacks, pastas and risottos, with daily service of a smaller light buffet of salads and hot dishes. Here, the children will also be able to choose from a vast list of gastronomic delights.